21-year-old type I diabetic discontinues insulin because of sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Which of the following is the most likely acid-base disorder to develop?
a) metabolic acidosis, normal anion gap
b) metabolic acidosis, increased anion gap
c) acute respiratory alkalosis
d) no acid-base disorder is likely to develop
22-year-old morbidly obese patient adheres to 600 calorie diet, 2000ml waterintake daily for 10 consecutive days. Which of the following is the most likely acid-base disorder to develop?
a) metabolic acidosis, normal anion gap
b) metabolic acidosis, increased anion gap
c) acute respiratory alkalosis
d) no acid-base disorder is likely to develop
a) metabolic acidosis, normal anion gap
b) metabolic acidosis, increased anion gap
c) acute respiratory alkalosis
d) no acid-base disorder is likely to develop
22-year-old morbidly obese patient adheres to 600 calorie diet, 2000ml waterintake daily for 10 consecutive days. Which of the following is the most likely acid-base disorder to develop?
a) metabolic acidosis, normal anion gap
b) metabolic acidosis, increased anion gap
c) acute respiratory alkalosis
d) no acid-base disorder is likely to develop